HSA Mixed Practice Test #358

Question 1

'The sun rises in the east.' Tense:

Accepted Answer

Simple present — Universal truths use simple present.

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Present continuous

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Past simple

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Future

Question 2

Coir industry in:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Alappuzha — Alappuzha — Kerala's coir hub.‌​‍

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Kottayam

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Kochi

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Kozhikode

Question 3

Purines in DNA:

Accepted Answer

A and G — Double-ring. Pyrimidines (single-ring): C, T (in DNA), U (in RNA). Chargaff's rule: A=T, G=C.

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C and T

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A and T

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Only A

Question 4

Mangal Pandey incident at:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Barrackpore — Barrackpore, 29 March 1857.‌​‍

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Delhi

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Lucknow

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Meerut

Question 5

Gymnosperms produce:‌​‍

Accepted Answer

Naked seeds — Seeds not enclosed in ovary — pines.‌​‍

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None

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Fruits

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Flowers

Question 6

'Afraid ___ dogs':

Accepted Answer

of — Afraid of.

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from

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with

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by

Question 7

Kerala Chief Electoral Commissioner:

Accepted Answer

Statutory SEC — State Election Commissioner.

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CEC

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Unified

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Only judicial

Question 8

The Pradhan Mantri Jan Dhan Yojana (PMJDY) was launched with the objective of ensuring comprehensive financial inclusion for all households. A significant benefit provided to account holders, particularly through the RuPay Debit Card, is related to insurance. Which of the following accurately describes this specific insurance benefit?

Accepted Answer

B. Accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh upon issuance of a RuPay Debit Card. — A key benefit associated with PMJDY accounts, especially with the RuPay Debit Card, is an accidental insurance cover of ₹2 lakh. This cover provides financial security to the account holder's family in case of accidental death or permanent disability. Options A, C, and D are either incorrect amounts, incorrect types of insurance, or not directly linked as a standard benefit of the RuPay card under PMJDY.

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A. Guaranteed life insurance cover of ₹1 lakh for all account holders.

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C. Health insurance cover up to ₹50,000 for critical illnesses.

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D. Crop insurance cover for farmers with PMJDY accounts.

Question 9

Hemis National Park in:

Accepted Answer

Ladakh — Ladakh — largest NP, Snow Leopard habitat.

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Sikkim

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Himachal

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Uttarakhand

Question 10

A critical financial bill, certified as a Money Bill by the Speaker, is introduced in the Lok Sabha. After it passes the Lok Sabha, it is sent to the Rajya Sabha. What is the extent of the Rajya Sabha's power regarding this bill?

Accepted Answer

C. It can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha may or may not accept. — Article 109 of the Constitution specifies the special procedure for Money Bills. The Rajya Sabha cannot reject or amend a Money Bill but can only make recommendations, which the Lok Sabha has the discretion to accept or reject. Furthermore, the Rajya Sabha must return the bill within 14 days, not 30 days; failing which, it is deemed to have been passed by both Houses.

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A. It can reject the bill outright if it deems the provisions unsuitable.

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B. It can amend the bill and return it to the Lok Sabha for reconsideration.

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D. It must pass the bill within 30 days, failing which it is deemed to have been passed.

HSA Mixed Practice Test #358